Best looking handguns?

gav1230 · September 14, 2013, 01:14 PM

Personally I'd have to give it to the Beretta Cheetah. It's a shame they stopped make them.

What are your favorites?

KMAX · September 14, 2013, 01:52 PM

Korth! Ones I can afford: BHP, 1911, Colt SAA, S&W 586. $.02.

Dave Chuppa · September 14, 2013, 02:50 PM

I like the looks of a S&W 442 with the old Uncle Mikes Boot Grips.

jad0110 · September 14, 2013, 07:04 PM

Revolvers: S&W Model 27, S&W pencil barrel K Frames, Colt 1851 Navy, Colt Model P

Semiautos: Browning HiPower, GI-style 1911, Colt Woodsman, Walther PPK

deputy tom · September 14, 2013, 07:13 PM

2 1/2" model 66 with magna grips and a polished Tyler T-Grip. YMMV. tom.

DasGuy · September 14, 2013, 07:32 PM

1911s

SIGs (Particularly non railed SIGs)

And my #1 favorite looking gun that I'll never be able to own (these are likely the only 2 in this country)

Mateba 2006M

s4s4u · September 14, 2013, 07:42 PM

GP100

lamarw · September 14, 2013, 08:42 PM

I concur with the Cheetah. Then you have to select which is the best of the Cheetah's. In my opinion, it is the Model 85.

There are a lot of nice looking revolvers too, and of those my preference leans toward the S&W's with 4" barrels.

I am not a fan of pistols with the bayonet facing the wrong direction (elongated beavertails). Although, it amazes me how in love many fellow shooters are with them. It must be a sign of the times.

Sharpsdressed Man · September 14, 2013, 10:02 PM

I like the early Beretta Model 70, like the New Puma 7.65 better than the Cheetah. http://www.securityarms.com/firearm/4474

ZBoater · September 14, 2013, 10:03 PM

Berretta 92FS Inox

Damon555 · September 14, 2013, 10:03 PM

The single six is a beauty.....

The Kimber Eclipse Custom II is pretty easy on the eyes too.....

JWT · September 14, 2013, 11:21 PM

The Cheetah is as good looking as any of them. Also like the Dan Wesson CBOB.

9mmfan · September 15, 2013, 12:41 AM

1860 Army. Mine's an Italian reproduction, but still. Graceful lines, dead sexy.

Morgo · September 15, 2013, 01:03 AM

These are two of my favourite looking handguns

9ballbilly · September 15, 2013, 05:32 AM

Never owned one but I guess my vote would go to the Colt python in royal blue.

bluetopper · September 15, 2013, 09:06 AM

A Browning Medalist.

Boncrayon · September 15, 2013, 09:19 AM

I'd say the Beretta PX4, the Beretta 90-TWO and any 1911 45acp

Savage99 · September 15, 2013, 10:21 AM

Colt Woodsman Bullseye Match Target.

Hammerhead · September 15, 2013, 11:39 AM

If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, DasGuy needs a check up.

The Cheetah is a beauty, the 92 is not far behind.
Walther PP is another (not PPK/S)
Python.
That Woodsman is a beauty too.

DasGuy · September 15, 2013, 11:52 AM

Ouch

Hammerhead · September 15, 2013, 12:28 PM

Sorry. Hadn't had my coffee yet.

ZBoater · September 15, 2013, 12:51 PM

I guess I would also add a Sig P232 in Stainless Steel to this list...

SaxonPig · September 15, 2013, 01:13 PM

I always found the P08 to be elegant looking. Way ahead of its time.

The Colt SAA is a classic.

I think the 5" M27 is perfectly balanced.

Arizona Fusilier · September 15, 2013, 01:41 PM

I was looking at a catalogue yesterday; the CZ75B is a handsome weapon. Actually most CZs seem to have something going for them in the "looks" department.

Brutus · September 15, 2013, 01:48 PM

I disagree with the Berretta cause half the slide is missing. Love their shotguns though.
My vote is:
Colt Python
1911
BHP
in that order.
On the other hand Ivanka ain't half bad.
DSCN0580.jpg

September 14, 2013, 01:52 PM	#2
KMAX Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,185	Korth! Ones I can afford: BHP, 1911, Colt SAA, S&W 586. $.02. __________________ This is my gun. There are many like her, but this one is mine. I'm not old. I'm CLASSIC!

September 14, 2013, 07:13 PM	#5
deputy tom Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2002 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 753	2 1/2" model 66 with magna grips and a polished Tyler T-Grip. YMMV. tom. __________________ N.R.A.LIFE MEMBER Thank Goodness we're back on line. An end will come on the world, but love and music will endure. Thig crioch air an t-saoghail, ach mairidh gaol 's ceol. Old Scottish Gaelic proverb

September 14, 2013, 10:03 PM	#10
ZBoater Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2006 Location: NRA friendly Florida Posts: 169	Berretta 92FS Inox __________________ Sig P229, 232, 238, 239, 290RS Walther PPS, P99C AS, Glock 19, Taurus 85, Taurus 405 H&K USPc .40, Beretta 92A1, 92FS Compact Mossberg 500, M590A1, Remington 870

September 15, 2013, 09:19 AM	#17
Boncrayon Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Posts: 920	Best looking handguns? I'd say the Beretta PX4, the Beretta 90-TWO and any 1911 45acp Last edited by Boncrayon; September 15, 2013 at 09:20 AM. Reason: added

September 15, 2013, 10:21 AM	#18
Savage99 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Posts: 567	Best looking pistol ever made! Colt Woodsman Bullseye Match Target. Last edited by Savage99; September 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM.

September 14, 2013, 01:14 PM	#1
gav1230 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2013 Posts: 148	Best looking handguns? Personally I'd have to give it to the Beretta Cheetah. It's a shame they stopped make them. What are your favorites?

September 14, 2013, 02:50 PM	#3
Dave Chuppa Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Posts: 448	I like the looks of a S&W 442 with the old Uncle Mikes Boot Grips.

September 14, 2013, 07:04 PM	#4
jad0110 Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Posts: 761	Revolvers: S&W Model 27, S&W pencil barrel K Frames, Colt 1851 Navy, Colt Model P Semiautos: Browning HiPower, GI-style 1911, Colt Woodsman, Walther PPK

September 14, 2013, 07:32 PM	#6
DasGuy Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Posts: 318	1911s SIGs (Particularly non railed SIGs) And my #1 favorite looking gun that I'll never be able to own (these are likely the only 2 in this country) Mateba 2006M

September 14, 2013, 07:42 PM	#7
s4s4u Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2007 Location: MN Posts: 365	GP100

September 14, 2013, 08:42 PM	#8
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	I concur with the Cheetah. Then you have to select which is the best of the Cheetah's. In my opinion, it is the Model 85. There are a lot of nice looking revolvers too, and of those my preference leans toward the S&W's with 4" barrels. I am not a fan of pistols with the bayonet facing the wrong direction (elongated beavertails). Although, it amazes me how in love many fellow shooters are with them. It must be a sign of the times.

September 14, 2013, 10:02 PM	#9
Sharpsdressed Man Junior member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,176	I like the early Beretta Model 70, like the New Puma 7.65 better than the Cheetah. http://www.securityarms.com/firearm/4474

September 14, 2013, 10:03 PM	#11
Damon555 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Posts: 384	The single six is a beauty..... The Kimber Eclipse Custom II is pretty easy on the eyes too.....

September 14, 2013, 11:21 PM	#12
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	The Cheetah is as good looking as any of them. Also like the Dan Wesson CBOB.

September 15, 2013, 12:41 AM	#13
9mmfan Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 301	1860 Army. Mine's an Italian reproduction, but still. Graceful lines, dead sexy.

September 15, 2013, 01:03 AM	#14
Morgo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 471	These are two of my favourite looking handguns

September 15, 2013, 05:32 AM	#15
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 611	Never owned one but I guess my vote would go to the Colt python in royal blue.

September 15, 2013, 09:06 AM	#16
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	A Browning Medalist.

September 15, 2013, 11:39 AM	#19
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, DasGuy needs a check up. The Cheetah is a beauty, the 92 is not far behind. Walther PP is another (not PPK/S) Python. That Woodsman is a beauty too.

September 15, 2013, 11:52 AM	#20
DasGuy Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Posts: 318	Ouch

September 15, 2013, 12:28 PM	#21
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Sorry. Hadn't had my coffee yet.

September 15, 2013, 12:51 PM	#22
ZBoater Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2006 Location: NRA friendly Florida Posts: 169	I guess I would also add a Sig P232 in Stainless Steel to this list... __________________ Sig P229, 232, 238, 239, 290RS Walther PPS, P99C AS, Glock 19, Taurus 85, Taurus 405 H&K USPc .40, Beretta 92A1, 92FS Compact Mossberg 500, M590A1, Remington 870

September 15, 2013, 01:13 PM	#23
SaxonPig Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2006 Posts: 1,900	I always found the P08 to be elegant looking. Way ahead of its time. The Colt SAA is a classic. I think the 5" M27 is perfectly balanced.

September 15, 2013, 01:41 PM	#24
Arizona Fusilier Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2000 Posts: 1,082	I was looking at a catalogue yesterday; the CZ75B is a handsome weapon. Actually most CZs seem to have something going for them in the "looks" department. Last edited by Arizona Fusilier; September 15, 2013 at 03:01 PM.

September 15, 2013, 01:48 PM	#25
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	I disagree with the Berretta cause half the slide is missing. Love their shotguns though. My vote is: Colt Python 1911 BHP in that order. On the other hand Ivanka ain't half bad. DSCN0580.jpg __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill. Last edited by Brutus; September 15, 2013 at 01:53 PM.